CRAVITY Talks to KOCOWA About K-Dramas
K-pop’s CRAVITY sat down to chat about K-dramas, “Running Man” and … Lee Dong-Wook! Read our exclusive interview with the young idols right here on KOCOWA!
Category: Korean Dramas
K-drama Characters You Love to Hate
Some of the best K-drama characters are the ones who cause trouble, show no remorse and have zero regrets about all the chaos they’ve caused.
“Penthouse: War in Life” (펜트하우스)
“Penthouse” starts off with the most makjang storyline of the year. This deliciously gripping female-centric series revolves around rival classical singers and includes a (dun dun dun!) switched-at-birth plot twist. Did I mention that one of male characters has a torture chamber in his home, because, why not? Mixed in with the outrageous content is a parable about the haves and the have nots.
Watch Classic Episodes of “Running Man” Streamed LIVE
Classic episodes of “Running Man” are available on KOCOWA’s LIVE.
KOCOWA’s Exclusive Interview With P1Harmony
P1Harmony recently made their K-pop debut with a single, EP and a film! Meet the boys in the band in a KOCOWA exclusive interview.
“Kairos” (카이로스)
“Kairos” starts off promising and is reminiscent of the best elements of “Signal.” But where the latter kept the suspense going until the end, “Kairos” fizzles out midway, with redundant story arcs and some characters that are not only irredeemable, but highly unlikeable. And I’m not talking just about the villains.
“Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula” (반도)
What “Peninsula” lacks in humanity is made up with spectacular car chases and firearms. Is it as good as “Train to Busan”? No, but it’s good enough, in a Hollywood shoot-em-up kind of way.
“Start-Up” (스타트업)
“Start-Up” has a second male lead (Kim Seon-ho) who is so charismatic that his storyline often overshadows that of the very handsome lead (Nam Joo-hyuk). Ultimately, the K-Drama reinforces the idea that no matter how broken a family is, the ties remain – for better or worse.
“Voice” (보이스): Season 1
“Voice” is a gory police procedural revolving around a police officer who can solve cases with her astute hearing and the “mad dog” detective who learns to trust her instincts. Their goal is to find the serial killer responsible for killing her father and his wife.
Vote for the Winners of the 1st Annual KOCOWA Fan Choice Awards!
Song Ji Hyo or Jeon So Min? Jessi or Hyori? William or Bentley? “The Penthouse” or “CHIP-IN”? Who’s your pick?
11 Best K-dramas of 2020
11 Best K-Dramas of 2020: Rivals, Lovers, and Slow Burning Intrigue. These shows are must-watch television. My latest for Teen Vogue.
Cozy Up With These K-Dramas This Winter
The Christmas holiday means long weekends and more time than ever to settle down with a big bowl of popcorn (or ramen!) and bingewatch to our hearts content.
What are Korean Men Really Like in Real Life?
With the worldwide interest in K-dramas comes some stereotypes about Korean men — many of which are far from the truth.
“Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol” (도도솔솔라라솔)
“Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol” had a promising start that was spoiled by an ending that came out of nowhere.
Thanksgiving and K-dramas? Why not?!
Happy Thanksgiving! But this year, how about watching some K-dramas along with football? Anyone?!
BTS’ Global Press Conference for “BE (Deluxe Edition)”
By refusing to allow naysayers to define who they are or who they should be, BTS have remained true to themselves. And with their latest collection of songs, they are encouraging their fans to also just … BE.
A.C.E Talks Exclusively to KOCOWA about K-dramas!
“(Starring in ‘Twenty-Twenty” was) a very precious and unforgettable memory,” said A.C.E’s Chan. “The role of Sohn Bo-hyun was the best fit for me and the personality was the same as myself in real life. I enjoyed every second of the shooting. I am also very happy that I could play this role with great actors, actresses and staff.”
“Record of Youth” (청춘기록)
“Record of Youth” is Park Bo-Gum’s swan song before he enlisted to serve his mandatory military duty in South Korea. While it’s meant to be a traditional love story, the friendship between the three male leads and the woman Park loves was the real draw.
Jessi Ho’s Journey to Superstardom
In a different world, Jessi may have been a part of Girls’ Generation. However, the New York-born rapper wanted a different kind of career. But like many Korean American entertainers, she had to leave the U.S. to pursue it.
K-Drama Culture: Fact or Fiction?
Are coffee sticks really popular in Korea? Are engagement rings really that modest? And why do convicts leaving prison eat tofu? I’m here to answer all those K-Drama questions and more…